Acqua Panna vs Crystal Geyser: which water is healthier?
Updated · Scores from third-party lab reports · How we score
Crystal Geyser is the healthier choice, scoring 84/100 versus 68/100 for Acqua Panna. The biggest differences are contaminants and cap material.
Acqua Panna
Acqua Panna Spring Water Glass Bottle
68
Crystal Geyser
Crystal Geyser Alpine Spring Water (Moultonborough, New Hampshire) Gallon
84Side-by-side comparison
| Acqua Panna | Crystal Geyser | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity score | 68/100 | 84/100 |
| Product compared | Acqua Panna Spring Water Glass Bottle | Crystal Geyser Alpine Spring Water (Moultonborough, New Hampshire) Gallon |
| Type | Still | Still |
| Water source | Spring | Spring |
| Packaging | Glass | Plastic |
| Microplastics risk | Low | High |
| Lab tested | Yes | Yes |
| PFAS tested | Yes | No |
| Contaminants flagged | 5 | 0 |
| pH | 7.66 | 5.7 |
| TDS (minerals) | 100 ppm | 19 ppm |
| Fluoride | 0 mg/L | — |
Score breakdown
| Factor | Acqua Panna | Crystal Geyser |
|---|---|---|
| Lab report indexed | 45/45 | 45/45 |
| Contaminants | 2/50 | 47/50 |
| Water source | 25/25 | 25/25 |
| Mineral preservation | 17/17 | 17/17 |
| Packaging material | 22/22 | 2/22 |
| Cap material | 0/7 | 7/7 |
| PFAS testing | 5/5 | 0/5 |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Acqua Panna or Crystal Geyser?
Crystal Geyser is the healthier choice, scoring 84/100 versus 68/100 for Acqua Panna. The biggest differences are contaminants and cap material.
Is Acqua Panna or Crystal Geyser better for avoiding microplastics?
Acqua Panna (glass) has a low microplastics risk and Crystal Geyser (plastic) has a high risk, based on packaging material.
Which has more minerals, Acqua Panna or Crystal Geyser?
Acqua Panna has more dissolved minerals (100 ppm TDS vs 19 ppm).